See Section 89.8 in the budget bill for changes related to collective bargaining at Crown corporations, including CBC
Bill C-60 allows government to sit at the bargaining table at CBC Read More
This is a reminder that minimum rates for freelance contributors at CBC have increased by 2.5% as of April 1, 2013. The new rates are available online.
2.5% rate increase for freelance contributors at CBC Read More
The Consultative Committee on Staff Benefits has decided to increase the lifetime maximum that any employee or CBC retiree can
Lifetime cap raised under Special Assistance Fund Read More
A private member’s bill now before the House of Commons would undermine CBC’s independence and threaten the ability to do
MP’s bill threatens CBC/Radio-Canada journalism and sources Read More
The Guild and CBC have agreed to a wage increase of 1.5% for 2013-14. The increase will be effective April
1.5 % across-the-board wage increase for Guild members at CBC Read More
Based on what’s in the federal budget document, there are no further measures affecting the CBC, other than the cuts announced last year.
No new CBC cuts in federal budget 2013 Read More
Since November, the Guild and CBC worked through three grievances, including one involving freelance fine edit fees. The CBC has
Guild and CBC resolve grievances and work through new issues Read More
Bonjour everyone, Welcome new vice-president for CBC Vancouver, and call for nominations for treasurer and president The local executive is
Welcome new VP for Vancouver / Nominations for treasurer and president open Read More
Freelance writers and photographers are reacting with anger at the contract Transcontinental Media – publishers of magazines such as Elle, Canadian Living and The Hockey News – is insisting they sign to get paid for their work.
Freelancers outraged at contract imposed by publisher of Elle, Canadian Living mags Read More
A decision by CBC to centralize local news graphic and design in Winnipeg and standardize the look across the country
Guild members affected by CBC cuts to local news design Read More
Transcontinental Media, publisher of magazines such as Elle Canada and The Hockey News as well as dozens of community newspapers
Transcontinental Media squeezing freelancers: why this matters to us all Read More
Your union needs you! The Guild’s local executive is looking for volunteers to join the Local Joint Health & Safety
Join the Guild’s Health & Safety committee at CBC Toronto Read More
This week, CMG settled a grievance with CBC involving a member of our Freelance Branch whose work had not been
CMG settles a complaint and gets payment for freelance journalist Read More
This is a reminder that nomination forms for the election of the Vancouver Local’s new president and vice-president must be submitted
Reminder: Nominations at CBC Vancouver by Friday, February 8 Read More
Another 15 positions are being cut from the transmission department at CBC due to federal budget cuts and the shutdown
Guild members affected by more cuts at CBC Read More
The Consultative Committee on Staff Benefits has approved a cost of living adjustment for people receiving long term disability (LTD)
Cost of living increase coming for members on LTD Read More
The results from this week’s election are in and David Croft has been elected interim Director, Small Locations. Please note
David Croft elected interim Director, CBC Small Locations Read More
Please note: The conference was presented in French. English references are my own translation. I attended the Fédération Professionelle des
CMG member Catherine Basaraba attends FPJQ conference in Saint-Sauveur, Québec Read More
Our virtual ballot box is now open. You have until tomorrow, Tuesday December 18 at 7 pm Eastern Time to choose a Director, Small Location Units on the Guild’s CBC/Radio-Canada Branch Executive Council.
Vote now for a director, CBC Small location units Read More
The Supreme Court today ruled that the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) does not have the authority to require
Back to the drawing board for CRTC on support for local stations Read More
Guild freelancers have been busy in 2012 working to make concrete improvements for media freelancers. We’ve participated in events in
CMG Freelance… a number of pots bubbling away Read More
This year, the CBC made some long-needed improvements in pension buyback provisions for part-time and some contract service, but there
REMINDER: Help us improve pension buybacks for ACTRA or SARDEC service Read More
Nominations are now closed for the position of Director, Small Locations (location units under 50 members) on the CBC Branch Executive of the Guild. Click here to read candidate biographies.
CMG by-election December 17-18 for Director, Small Locations Read More
CMG spokespeople are before the CRTC today to speak about our proposals for the CBC licence renewals. Here are the CMG
CMG appears before the CRTC today for CBC licence renewals Read More
